Former CEO of Aspen's primary insurance business, Stephen Postlewhite, has been appointed deputy chief underwriting officer (CUO) at QBE Re.

He will join QBE’s reinsurance business on 1 November and will report to the carrier’s reinsurance CUO Jonathan Parry.

Postlewhite most recently served as chief executive of Aspen’s insurance business since mid-2016, leaving the company in January of this year.

Prior to that, he was Aspen Re CEO for nearly two years and has also served as chief actuary and chief risk officer during his 15 year career at Aspen.

Commenting on the appointment, Parry said: “I am delighted that Stephen is joining QBE Re. He brings considerable experience to this key role and will be an important addition to our business.”